ERA
$ERA Tokenomics & Unlock Schedule
The total supply of $ERA is 1,000,000,000 tokens. The distribution and unlock schedule are designed to empower the community and ensure the long-term, sustainable growth of the Caldera protocol.
Distribution Philosophy
The $ERA distribution is designed around a core principle: the value of the network should belong to those who build, secure, and use it. The allocation model prioritizes long-term alignment and rewards genuine participants who are invested in the future of the Internet of Chains.
Token Distribution
This table outlines the final allocation of the total $ERA supply across key ecosystem categories.
| Category | Allocation | Total Tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Early Backers & Investors | 32.06% | 320,600,000 |
| Community Treasury | 21.00% | 210,000,000 |
| Foundation | 14.94% | 149,400,000 |
| Core Team | 14.75% | 147,500,000 |
| R&D | 10.25% | 102,500,000 |
| Airdrop | 7.00% | 70,000,000 |
| Total | 100.00% | 1,000,000,000 |
Token Unlock Schedule
The token release schedule is designed with specific mechanisms for each category to ensure network stability and long-term alignment.
Summary of Key Unlock Terms
- Core Team & Early Backers/Investors: Subject to a 1-year lockup (cliff). At the 12-month mark, 15% of their total allocation unlocks, with the rest unlocking linearly over the subsequent 24 months (concluding at month 36).
- Foundation & R&D: 25% of the total allocation for each category unlocks at TGE, with the remaining 75% unlocking linearly over 48 months.
- Community Treasury: 25% of its total allocation unlocks at TGE, with the remaining 75% unlocking linearly over 48 months.